For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,776 students in 34231, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34231, FL are Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Gulf Gate Elementary School and Wilkinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34231 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34231, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34231, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4747 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6424
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Gulf Gate Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6499
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6499
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Wilkinson Rd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6477
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6477
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Special Programs
Special Education School
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
34231, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sarasota County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01960 Landings Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-900
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34231, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34231, FL include Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Gulf Gate Elementary School and Wilkinson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34231?
4 public preschools are located in 34231.
What is the racial composition of students in 34231?
34231 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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